lol check out Bayless' stats in the last two preseason games. First game against Real Madrid and second game against a Derrick Rose-less Bulls team. He averages 5.5 PPG, 1.5 RPG, 1.0 APG, and 1.5 TO in 21 MPG. He's shooting 25% FG and 0% from 3FG. Maybe it was a massively good thing we let him go...

lol check out Bayless' stats in the last two preseason games. First game against Real Madrid and second game against a Derrick Rose-less Bulls team. He averages 5.5 PPG, 1.5 RPG, 1.0 APG, and 1.5 TO in 21 MPG. He's shooting 25% FG and 0% from 3FG. Maybe it was a massively good thing we let him go...

I watched the whole Bulls/Grizz game, and Bayless had some serious tunnel vision disease.

And I'm not sure why you find it funny ... he's no longer with the Raptors, therefore the conversations concerning have died down. Makes perfect sense. Doesn't mean I, and those others who supported him, still don't wish the absolute best for the guy.

He loved Toronto, and he loved for playing for the Raps. I'll get behind anyone who Reps Toronto as hard as he did. Period.

And now people are of the mindset that John Lucas is any different? Please.

"That was Nasty right? Cocked that Joint back and banged on 'em." -James Johnson

And I'm not sure why you find it funny ... he's no longer with the Raptors, therefore the conversations concerning have died down. Makes perfect sense. Doesn't mean I, and those others who supported him, still don't wish the absolute best for the guy.

He loved Toronto, and he loved for playing for the Raps. I'll get behind anyone who Reps Toronto as hard as he did. Period.

And now people are of the mindset that John Lucas is any different? Please.

I still support my man Jay Bay. But i don't support him as much since he's not a raptor. I'd rather him succeed here then succeed somewhere else and bite us in the ass. But its all good, i hope he becomes a good backup. I like what carlton... i mean John lucas brings to the team. He's a microwave the dude heats up in like 5 seconds

I still support my man Jay Bay. But i don't support him as much since he's not a raptor. I'd rather him succeed here then succeed somewhere else and bite us in the ass. But its all good, i hope he becomes a good backup. I like what carlton... i mean John lucas brings to the team. He's a microwave the dude heats up in like 5 seconds

And now people are of the mindset that John Lucas is any different? Please.

John Lucas is new and shiny, Joey. It will take a dozen games or so before people start realizing the guy is no better and very likely worse than Jerryd Bayless. But cheaper, which does matter.

Memphis signed Jerryd Bayless to a reasonable contract and I expect he will give them solid value for the money. I would have been fine with the Raptors extending him at that price before they traded for Lowry. But with the acquisition of Lowry, there was no place left for Bayless as he is too good to be a third stringer.

John Lucas is new and shiny, Joey. It will take a dozen games or so before people start realizing the guy is no better and very likely worse than Jerryd Bayless....

Now, I don't know if I can agree with this. From watching Chicago last season, unlike Jerryd Bayless, for a shoot-first guard, Lucas makes minimal mistakes. Jerryd Bayless can't dribble and run an offense when he is being pressured defensively. Not to mention Lucas is a leader, a true locker room spirit.

From day 1, it seems Lucas will have a fairly solid role, more than just the 3rd string point guard. I really believe he is capable of being the back-up to Lowry. Although, two things Bayless and Lucas do have similar (Bayless more than Lucas), is their cases of tunnel vision.